maximus2009-honorsprogramoverview
DESCRIPTION
The University Honors & Scholars Center Now the home for OSU’s best and brightest students Programming Center committed to the needs of Honors & Scholars Students Once the home of the University President • Challenge academically strong students • Adapt programming to all students • Enable breadth and depth of learning • Serve as umbrella structure Over 160 Majors Over 120 Minors Accounting…Mechanical Engineering…Zoology …Aging…Forensic Science…Studio Art…TRANSCRIPT
The University Honors & Scholars Center
Kuhn Honors & Scholars House
Once the home of the University President
Now the home for OSU’s best and brightest students
Programming Center committed to the needs of Honors & Scholars Students
Why do we have an Honors Program and Honors & Scholars Center?
• Adapt programming to all students
• Challenge academically strong students
• Enable breadth and depth of learning
• Serve as umbrella structure
• Support the Honors Programs in each college
What is Honors?
Enhanced Undergraduate Experience
Over 160 MajorsAccounting…Mechanical Engineering…Zoology
Over 120 Minors…Aging…Forensic Science…Studio Art…
What is Honors?
Enhanced Curricular Experience
Honors Courses• Over 500 sections• Maximum of 25 students per class• Taught by top faculty• Designated on transcript• Honors Scheduling Bonanza
What is Honors?
Enhanced Research Opportunities
• Research with faculty mentors• College Research Colloquia• Denman Undergraduate
Research Forum• Brazil Research Exchange Program• Graduate with distinction by completing a thesis• Research grants available• Undergraduate Research Office
What is Honors?
Enhanced Undergraduate Advising
• College-based Honors Advisor
• Department Advisor
• Honors & Scholars Staff
What is Honors?
Enhanced Study Abroad Opportunities
• Honors London
• Honors Athens
• Biological Roots in England
What is Honors?
Honors Housing
• Bradley Hall (south campus)
• Lincoln House (west campus)
• Siebert Hall (south campus)
• Taylor Hall (north campus)
What is Honors?
Enhanced Co-Curricular Programs and Activities
• Fireside Chats• Lunch & Learn Series• Dinner & Dialogue Series• Excursions• Student Organizations
Programs & OrganizationsAdopt-a-School
AspireClass Honoraries
GymnasionHonors AmbassadorsLeadership Ohio State
MosaicServing with Honor
Social Issue Immersion ProjectsUNITY
Honors CollegiumBenefits for Collegium Members
• Provides individualized assistance with preparing applications for internships, research grants, graduate and professional programs, etc.
• Conducts workshops and personalized preparations for fellowships and post baccalaureate opportunities
• Organizes networking opportunities to connect students with distinguished faculty and leaders in industry
• Creates unique interdisciplinary courses and special topic seminars
Honors Collegium
Benefits for all Ohio State students
• Provides individualized advising to identify national awards matching students’ goals
• Prepares students for rigorous panel interviews, including skills workshops and mock interview sessions
• Organizes networking opportunities with prestigious faculty, community leaders, and university administrators
Maintaining Honors AffiliationComplete a challenging curriculum
Six Honors, 500-level, or graduate courses* by the end of second year (1 course per quarter)
Maintain a minimum 3.4 GPAAchieve this GPA by the end of each year
Meet additional college Honors requirements (e.g. Honors Thesis, Honors Contract)
*University Priority Scheduling will help you meet these requirements
Who Are Our Honors Students?
2008-2009
Total: 5,161
First Year: 1,275
Ohio: 4,589
Out-of-State: 465
International: 107
Female: 2,430
Male: 2,731
African American: 84
American Indian: 15
Asian/Pacific Islander: 438
Hispanic: 101
White: 4,312
Other: 104
Retention RatesAutumn 2007 to Autumn 2008
National Average First Year Retention Rate: 73%
Overall OSU First Year Retention: 92.8%
Honors First Year Retention: 96.2%
Accepting Honors Affiliation
• Login online athttps://admissions.osu.edu/honors_scholars/login.aspx
• Accept or decline Honors affiliation
• Respond no later than May 1, 2009
Honors Orientation
Summer 2009July 9-10July 13-14July 14-15 July 15-16 July 16-17
Maximus Essay and HOSA Evaluation Process
Maximus Essays• Evaluated by two faculty• Composite score is calculated• Determines Medalist Scholarship recipients
Honors Online Scholarship Application (HOSA)• Evaluated by one faculty member and one H&S staff member• Composite score is calculated
Presidential Selection• Maximus composite• HOSA composite• Interview
What Happens Next?
February 26-27 Invitation calls for Scholarship Interview Weekend
March 8-9 Scholarship Interview Weekend
Week of March 16 Notified by mail as to final standing in Maximus Competition
May 1 Acceptance Fee dueAccept Honors affiliation
July Honors Orientation
August 1 Honors London Applications due
September 23 Autumn quarter classes begin
Questions?
The University Honors & Scholars Center
Visit us onlinehttp://honors-scholars.osu.edu
Or call us(614) 292-3135